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Definition of Acid-base equilibrium
1. Noun. (physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body. "With a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is slightly alkaline"
Exact synonyms: Acid-base Balance
Category relationships: Physiology
Generic synonyms: Chemical Equilibrium, Equilibrium
Category relationships: Physiology
Generic synonyms: Chemical Equilibrium, Equilibrium
Definition of Acid-base equilibrium
1. Noun. The state in which the concentrations of acidic and basic ions in a solution neutralize each other. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Acid-base equilibrium
1. A condition in which the net rate of acid or alkali production by the body is balanced by the net rate of acid or alkali excretion from the body, resulting in a stable concentration of hydrogen ions in the body fluids. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acid-base Equilibrium
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